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Enraged South African Bitcoin Scam Victims Burn Down The House Of Alleged Scammer
You don’t mess with Bitcoin investors from Ladysmith or, maybe, well, you do, but your house gets torched. After several South Africans lost their money to a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme in the rural town of Ladysmith, they decided to torch the house of the alleged mastermind of the crime, Sphelele “Sgumza” Mbatha. According to reports, […] дальше »
2019-7-12 01:40 | |
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$130,000/Day Bitcoin Ponzi Collapses in South Africa, Then Reloads Online
Like all Ponzi schemes, South Africa’s cryptocurrency investment scheme Bitcoin Wallet is reportedly on the verge of collapse. The Bitcoin scam which was initially based in Kwa-Zulu Natal’s rural town of Ladysmith has allegedly run out of money to pay out to investors. дальше »
2019-7-9 13:47 | |
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A blockchain payment system can empower refugees – if they participate in its design
In Lebanon, around 350,000 Syrian refugees don’t have access to enough safe and nutritious food. To stem the crisis, the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations introduced an electronic voucher system to distribute food aid. дальше »
2019-7-2 14:50 | |
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This Bitcoin Scam in South Africa is Raking in Over $130,000 Every Day
By CCN Markets: A cryptocurrency investment scheme in South Africa’s Kwa-Zulu Natal Province has proven that having an unoriginal name, Bitcoin Wallet, never stopped any scam from raking in tens of thousands of dollars daily from the masses. дальше »
2019-6-16 18:11 | |
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This AI tool is translating 2,000 African languages in a bid to boost local economies
A digital platform called OBTranslate that aims to translate more than 2,000 African languages to enable rural dwellers to gain easy access to global markets has been launched. According to its creator, 63 per cent of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to global markets because of language barriers. дальше »
2019-6-1 11:00 | |
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Amazon Creates 1,500 Jobs in Massachusetts After Spurning NYC
By CCN: As widely reported, Amazon vastly scaled back its plans to build in New York City. While they planned to bring as many as 25,000 jobs to Queens, building a large campus and even funding local public education, they’re now reportedly developing a relatively small distribution center. дальше »
2019-5-30 19:17 | |
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Understanding the rising popularity of China’s rural influencers
Beginning in 2016, China saw the sudden and meteoric rise of the short video social media platform Kuaishou lion people, with 100 million daily active users. What makes it unique among Chinese apps is not its feature set, but the demographics of its user pool, which is comprised of a higher percentage of rural and… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2019-5-28 12:38 | |
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Press Release: Singapore Rising as a Cryptocurrency Hub
The city-state of Singapore has often been regarded as an economic powerhouse in the Asia Pacific region. Since the nation’s independence, Singapore has transformed itself from a rural backwater to... дальше »
2019-5-16 20:31 | |
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Here’s how we can make STEM classes more accessible to students in rural America
More than ever before, there is a high demand in the workforce for an increased emphasis on education in mathematics and sciences for school-age students. After all, two-thirds of all available jobs will require postsecondary critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are obtained in math and science classes by 2020. дальше »
2019-5-1 18:43 | |
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Canadian Province Offers Low-Cost Energy Incentives to Bitcoin Miners
They’re doing it in British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta and Labrador — bitcoin miners in Canadian provinces are taking advantage of the country’s cool climate and abundant supplies of hydroelectric power. дальше »
2019-4-17 20:52 | |
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Mesh Networks And Cryptocurrency Could Bring Internet Access To Rural Communities
The author breaks down what a mesh network is, how it can bring faster and more reliable internet connections to rural communities, and how micropayments in crypto can incentivize and balance the flow of data across the network. дальше »
2019-4-10 22:26 | |
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Trump Just Made the Defining Move of His Presidency – and He Didn’t Even Tweet About It
Pangburn, Arkansas is the quintessential slow-paced, idyllic American small town where everyone knows everyone else, and no one is in much of a hurry. Like the vast majority of rural America, the town of 600 voted for Donald Trump in 2016 after he made a successful appeal to their identity as the American “heartland,” and the president may be about to pay them back in spectacular fashion – even if no one seems to know it yet. дальше »
2019-3-11 00:30 | |
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Google built a free app to teach Hindi and English to kids in India
Google just released a new Android app called Bolo (‘speak’ in Hindi) that’s designed to help children learn Hindi and English. It works completely offline, making it ideal for use in rural areas with poor mobile connectivity, and comes with a friendly voice assistant to guide kids through the included lessons aimed at primary grade students. дальше »
2019-3-6 10:40 | |
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Forget NYC: Amazon Should Invest HQ2 Money in Rural Georgia
The small town of Toomsboro, Georgia has been on sale for a while now and is attracting some attention after an article noted that its $1. 7 million list price was comparable to the cost of a single-family home in California’s San Francisco Bay area. дальше »
2019-3-2 21:50 | |
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Банк Китая присоединится к блокчейн-платформе продажи недвижимости
Строительная компания New World Development и Гонконгский НИИ прикладных наук и технологий (ASTRI) начнут совместную работу над запуском блокчейн-платформы для внутренних покупателей. Согласно сообщениям местных СМИ, первым банковским клиентом платформы станет Банк Китая. дальше »
2019-2-22 11:44 | |
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Indonesia: $70 Million Capital Requirement for Bitcoin Futures Sparks Anger
New capital regulations mean it is cheaper to open a rural bank than launch Bitcoin futures trading in Indonesia, a local source reports
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Netflix Revenues Soar and Georgia State Wants a Piece with ‘Streaming Tax’ on Citizens
Georgia lawmakers worry that rural residents don’t have suitable access to Internet services. Their solution is to tax people who enjoy streaming services like those offered by Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. дальше »
2019-2-13 15:15 | |
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Netflix Revenues Soar and These Georgia Lawmakers Want a Piece with ‘Streaming Tax’ on Citizens
Georgia lawmakers worry that rural residents don’t have suitable access to Internet services. Their solution is to tax people who enjoy streaming services like those offered by Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. дальше »
2019-2-13 15:15 | |
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Novogratz: Billionaires Disappearing In China Presents A Bitcoin Bull Case
The world’s your oyster. No, no it’s not. Since capitalism became the norm, every common Joe and Jill, whether confined to suburban sprawl or trapped in rural farmland, have had dreams of making it big in the world. дальше »
2019-1-23 17:12 | |
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How an app can help fight loneliness in old people at Christmas
While loneliness is experienced by all ages, it’s especially pronounced in older people. In the UK, 51 percent of all people aged 75 and over live alone and approximately 6 percent of older adults leave their house once a week or less. дальше »
2018-12-17 15:23 | |
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IBM Helps Kenyan Agriculture Flourish On Twiga Blockchain
It’s eight in the morning in Kinangop, a small rural town 55 miles north of Nairobi. For Joseph Kimani, a small-scale farmer, today is a big day. Kimani has been a farmer for two decades, but finding a market for his products has been a constant thorn in his side. дальше »
2018-12-15 18:57 | |
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India’s new satellite is a first step in providing rural areas with faster internet
India launched its heaviest satellite, the GSAT-11, also called ‘The Big Bird,’ from the French space port of Kourou in South America, earlier today. The satellite is expected to provide high-bandwidth connectivity in the country, with data transfer speeds of up to 14 Gbps. дальше »
2018-12-5 14:53 | |
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Trading Platform Paxful Completes Construction for Second School in Rwanda
Children in the Rwandan village of Kasebigege are being given a greater chance to pursue a sound education as construction on a new school, developed by bitcoin marketplace Paxful, has been completed. дальше »
2018-12-3 22:11 | |
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Blockchains LLC Will Operate As Telecom Provider in Rural Nevada County
For Blockchains LLC recently received the nod from regulators to work as a telecommunications provider in a small, rural county. The order was approved by Nevada’s Public Utilities Commission last week to start working in Storey County. дальше »
2018-12-3 18:29 | |
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Study: WhatsApp helps Nigerian women get their voices heard
Mobile phones have become widespread all over the world, including in rural and low-income communities. As research shows, these devices have the potential to bring about significant societal change – a fact acknowledged in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. дальше »
2018-11-21 15:36 | |
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UnionBank of the Philippines To Launch Blockchain Based i2i (island-to-island) Project
Even in the middle of a slump in the crypt market, blockchain is continuously finding new companies that are adopting the technology. UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) has been taking initiatives to involve blockchain to improve their processes. дальше »
2018-11-16 23:29 | |
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An entrepreneur’s guide to Vietnam’s startup scene
Many in the western hemisphere still view Vietnam through antiquated lenses. But while a visit to a rural area of Vietnam may well seem like a step back in time, younger generations and the powers who be in urban Vietnam have their sights firmly set on the future and the key role which their nation aims to play in it. дальше »
2018-11-15 21:35 | |
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Crypto POS Maker Pundi X Partners with HARA to Bring Blockchain to Farmers
Pundi Labs (Pundi X), a point-of-sale (POS) terminal maker, has announced a partnership with blockchain startup HARA to bring its blockchain-based POS devices to farmers. The company said the partnership will seek to facilitate data collection and financial inclusion across Indonesia’s rural areas and agricultural sector. дальше »
2018-11-9 01:01 | |
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Mount Kenya Restaurant Incorporates Bitcoin Into Payments Options
Kenyan restaurant Mount Kenya is a picturesque and charming place. Beyond the food and ambiance though, the restaurant has made an interesting move by incorporating cryptocurrency into its payment system. дальше »
2018-10-27 06:59 | |
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Bitcoin and Tasty Meat: A Crypto-Pioneer in Rural Kenya
‘Bitcoin and Tasty Meat’ must to many in the crypto community sound like their own personal imagining of heaven. Well they can now realise that dream, thanks to a self-confessed ‘crypto-currency pioneer’ in rural Kenya. дальше »
2018-10-22 11:00 | |
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Overstock.com CEO Acquires Stake in Blockchain Land Registry Startup
Overstock. com CEO Patrick Byrne has acquired a stake in blockchain startup, Medici Land Governance (MLG). Byrne purchased a 43 percent stake in the blockchain land registry in a private transaction. дальше »
2018-9-27 20:37 | |
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New Bitchains Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Shropshire With Rural England Expansion Intentions
New Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Shropshire With the Intention to Expand in Rural England A new Bitcoin ATM has been installed in Shropshire, UK. The company behind the installation is Bitchains and it aims to continue its expansion in rural England. дальше »
2018-9-23 00:18 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Shropshire, Bitchains Plans to Continue Targeting Rural UK
The first ever Bitcoin ATM has arrived in Shropshire, U. K. The machine has been installed in the Red Lion Service Station by Church Stretton-based Bitchains. Bitchains Plans Rural Expansion Before Heading to Major Cities In what is a first for the county of Shropshire, a Bitcoin ATM has been installed at a petrol station in. дальше »
2018-9-22 01:30 | |
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Canada’s Ocean Falls Turns to Bitcoin Mining to Breath Life into Rural Town
The abandoned towns of rural Canada are continuing to prove an attractive place to set up new Bitcoin mining operations. The cold climate and abundant spare energy resources make them an ideal location for the power-intensive industry. дальше »
2018-9-5 04:00 | |
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Central Washington is Making Plans to Charge Bitcoin Miners x3 Of What They Currently Pay For Electricity Usage
This week, officials in Grant County, Washington, have voted to raise the electricity bills of companies that are classified to be in “evolving” industries. However this seems to be a veiled attempt to curb cryptocurrency mining in the rural county. дальше »
2018-9-1 16:12 | |
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Vitalik Buterin’s 7 Deadly Crypto Sins: Part 5. “Pow Is Burning Billions of Dollars per Year, Even More Than All Scams and Thefts Combined”
It’s hard to believe that in a remote town in rural Texas is transforming itself from the dirty coal mines of the 19th and 20th century to the clean digital mines of the 21st century. Bitmain is investing heavily into the town of Rockdale, Texas creating more than 300 jobs to manage the cryptocurrency mining operations. дальше »
2018-9-1 05:00 | |
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It Seems That Bitcoin Mining Is Starting To Really Offend Some People
Mining Bitcoin is a process that is loud, hot, expensive and also very noisy. As a result, mining efforts on a large scale tend to be focused out of town, in rural settings in factories that have an exclusive energy supply, in areas that are naturally very cold. дальше »
2018-8-17 15:00 | |
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4 Blockchain Projects Leading the Smart City Revolution
People from around the world are moving from rural areas to major city centers. This rapid urbanization, largely occurring… The post 4 Blockchain Projects Leading the Smart City Revolution appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-4 14:25 | |
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Scientists are using solar powered MP3 players to fight diarrhea in the rainforest
URIDU, a German non-profit social enterprise, is using educational and inspirational music in the fight against the spread of diarrhea in remote regions of the Central African Republic and Congo. дальше »
2018-8-2 14:30 | |
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Blockchain Land Registry has partner up with Overstock Subsidiary
Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the blockchain land registry subsidiary of American retail giant Overstock, the company revealed in a press release July 31. Under the agreement, Overstock’s Medici Land Governance (MLG) will work with the Zambian government on overhauling land ownership, allowing rural landowners to legitimize their estates and gain дальше »
2018-8-1 20:28 | |
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No more Electricity Supply to Bitcoin Miners for now – Franklin PUD
Franklin Public Utility District (PUD), local electricity providers in the rural areas of Franklin County, Washington, announced on July 29, 2018, that they will suspend the supply of electricity to bitcoin miners in the city till further notice, in order to review the impact of bitcoin mining operations on the electricity system. дальше »
2018-8-1 05:00 | |
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Everex and Myanmar’s Shwe Bank to introduce blockchain-powered remittance
Financial blockchain firm Everex has announced a new partnership with Myanmar’s Shwe Urban & Rural Development Bank, a mid-tier challenger bank, to provide blockchain-powered digital remittance services between Myanmar and Thailand. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:13 | |
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Crypto mining applications are no longer being accepted by the Washington Utility
A customer-owned utilities company in rural Washington has stopped accepting applications for electricity from crypto mining and similar blockchain operations, the Seattle Times reported July 30. The Franklin Public Utility District commissioners (PUD) have approved a moratorium that will allow time for staff to investigate the impact of cryptocurrency mining on the electrical system before дальше »
2018-7-31 10:15 | |
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Law Commission of India Recommends Use of Cryptos in Settling Gambling Transactions
Uncertainty continues to grip India’s crypto industry ever since the Rural Bank of India (RBI) imposed a ban on banks and other financial institutions, prohibiting them from dealing with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:24 | |
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Crypto to Expand Mobile Payments to Rural Networks Without State Control
China, which is on its way to becoming a cashless society, highlights how cryptocurrencies could be used for all global payments. However, the overreaching control of the Chinese state shows why cryptocurrencies are needed to maintain the financial freedom of citizens. дальше »
2018-7-16 17:00 | |
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